MTA Exams: Updates, Schedule and Current Open Applications

Open to the public

Immediate vacancies:

The MTA has vacancies in the following job titles. These positions are open to the public. If you are interested, click on the links below to view the job descriptions, qualification requirements and for instructions on how to submit an application.

• Bus Maintainer (Chassis): See Job Description
• Bus Maintainer - Group A: See Job Description
• Bus Maintainer - Group B: See Job Description
• Mechanical Maintainer - Group C: See Job Description
• Power Cable Maintainer: See Job Description
• Revenue Equipment Maintainer: See Job Description

The MTA is also hiring for many more positions in the skilled trades. Click on the link below to see the job titles and to submit an application.

Job Opportunities In The Skilled Trades 

Immediate vacancies:

The MTA has vacancies in the following job titles. These positions are open to eligible NYCT employees. If you are interested, click on the links below to view the job descriptions and for instructions on how to submit an application.

• Maintenance Supervisor Structures - Group H: See Job Description 
• Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical Power): See Job Description
• Maintenance Supervisor (Power Cables): See Job Description
• Maintenance Supervisor (Signals): See Job Description

Bus Operator (MaBSTOA and MTA Bus) - Open Competitive

(MaBSOTA operates in Manhattan and the Bronx; MTA Bus operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens)

• Job Number: 4129/4333 (May filing)
• Agency: MAB & MTB

• Application Period: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024

  TO APPLY: See Job Description and Application Instructions.

  Important: You must obtain your CDL permit or have a CDL License before submitting the application. Click here for more information.

Bus Mechanic's Helper (C/Maintainer's Helper) (MaBSTOA & MTA Bus)

• Exam Number(s): 4144/4344 (May filing)
• Agency: MAB & MTB
• Application Period: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
• See the Job Posting  and the link to complete the Education and Experience form

Bus Operator - NYCT - Open Competitive

• Exam Number: 4617
• Agency: NYT
• Application Period: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
• See the Notice of Examination

Signal Maintainer - NYCT - Open Competitive

• Exam Number: 4621
• Agency: NYT
• Application Period: 05/01/2024 - 06/15/2024
• See the Notice of Examination

Maintainer Helper - Group B - NYCT - Open Competitive

• Exam Number: 4628
• Agency: NYT
• Application Period: 05/01/2024 - 06/15/2024
• See the Notice of Examination

Promotion to Signal Maintainer - NYCT

• Exam Number: 4715
• Agency: NYT
• Application Period: 05/01/2024 - 06/15/2024
• See the Notice of Examination

This Exam Schedule is subject to change. 

See our Notice of Examination (NOE) archive.